Today, Turbine has announced the launch of the latest major content update to the award-winning The Lord of the Rings Online, as well as released a new batch of screenshots! This latest update continues the Epic Story, adds new instance clusters, and brings back the annual Spring Festival, among other updates. More information follows! The new screenshots depict the continuation of the Epic Story, as well as the new Glacier Forest instance.

The Lord of the Rings Online, Update 2: The Epic Story Continues with Volume III, Book 3: “Echoes of the Dead” — At the conclusion of Volume III, Book 2: “Ride of the Grey Company,” a great deal of intrigue surrounded the dwarf Nár: what compelled him to speak of the Paths of the Dead when he seems oblivious to everything else? The Rangers have decided to investigate the library at Zudrugund before continuing their journey south. Continue reading “Turbine Launches Major LOTRO Update, Continues Epic Story – New Screens!”

Turbine has just released a batch of new screenshots from the upcoming Book 3, Echoes of the Dead content update for the award-winning The Lord of the Rings Online. This new Book will continue the Epic Story with a major quest arc & raid, and new cosmetic upgrades, among other updates, when it launches next week. Continue reading “LOTRO Book 3 content update – new screens!”

Three new Skirmishes erupt from the depths of Moria. Beyond the barriers of the 21st Hall, in the nighted gulf of the Deepway, and along the Way of the Smiths, defend the brave dwarves of the Iron Garrison from the hordes of Mazog. These Skirmishes are waiting for you to test your mettle and hone your skills whenever the call of battle sounds. Continue reading “LOTRO Book 3, Echoes of the Dead – New Skirmishes”

Turbine has just released a batch of new screenshots from the upcoming Book 3, Echoes of the Dead content update for the award-winning The Lord of the Rings Online. This new Book will continue the Epic Story, with a major quest arc & raid, and new cosmetic upgrades, among other updates.

The new screenshots depict changes to Monster Play that will come with Book 3. For more information about these changes, see this developer diary. Continue reading “Lord of the Rings Online Book 3 Content Update – New Screens!”

The folks from InRetrospect Podcast have kindly allowed us to post their latest Tolkien themed podcast on TORN TV, so be sure to take a look and visit them for parts 2 and 3 when they go online! Digital Wanderlust: The Layers of the Rings Part I Strider begins his longest journey yet, travelling through a book, two games, three films and around the world to examine the different landscapes of Middle-Earth. Part One of Three.